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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,398.62, 240,909.32 and 118,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,398.62, 240,909.32 and 118,111.68 is: 177,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,398.62 : 240,909.32 = 118,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,398.62/240,909.32 = 118,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,398.62x = 240,909.32 × 118,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,398.62x = 28,454,203,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454,203,922.30/160,398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,396.82

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